Assistant herdsperson

Posted 1 hour 16 minutes ago by Farm Solutions Ltd.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Clare, Ireland
Job Description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Herdsperson for an established 180-cow commercial dairy herd based in the South Clare area. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced candidate to join a progressive dairy farm operation.

Responsibilities
  • Milking and general dairy herd management
  • Monitoring animal health and welfare
  • Milk quality control
  • General farm maintenance
  • Assisting with the day-to-day running of the farm
  • Operating farm machinery where required
Qualifications
  • Previous dairy farm experience is essential
  • Experience working with a commercial dairy herd
  • Strong skills in milking, animal husbandry, milk quality control, and farm maintenance
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Farm machinery experience would be a strong advantage
  • Must be available for an immediate start